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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 916.98 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 916.98 and 415.82 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 916.98 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/916.98 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 916.98 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 381,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,298.62/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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